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New York Post
13 minutes ago
- New York Post
Joe Rogan gushes Hunter Biden ‘smarter than his dad' after ‘crack cocaine' interview: ‘He could be president'
Joe Rogan was no fan of former President Joe Biden, but the podcaster raved about his scandal-tarred son Hunter Biden — gushing that a bizarre interview in which he held forth about his illegal drug use showed he was 'smarter than his dad.' 'And he could be president. How about that?' Rogan said on Wednesday's episode of his 'Joe Rogan Experience' podcast after playing a clip from Biden's interview with 'Channel 5' host Andrew Callaghan. 'He could. No bulls–t. Hunter Biden, after all he'd been through, look, his dirty laundry's all out there. We all see it. He was a freak. He's smarter than his dad when his dad was young. And he was a crackhead.' Advertisement 3 Joe Rogan was no fan of former President Joe Biden, but the popular podcaster couldn't help but rave about his scandal-tarred son Hunter Biden. The Joe Rogan Experience The podcast host reacted to Biden's candid remarks about his past drug use, calling the interview 'the greatest crack advertisement of all time.' Internet users on social media were abuzz this week about Callaghan's interview with Biden during which the former president's son offered unfiltered, raw commentary about his past drug use. Advertisement 'The only difference between crack cocaine and cocaine is sodium bicarbonate, water, and heat. Literally, that's it,' Biden said. 'People think of crack as being dirty—it's the exact opposite.' He also stunned viewers by claiming alcohol—not crack—was the most destructive substance he ever used. 'Alcohol is the most destructive drug… It puts you in more danger than any other drug that I've ever experienced,' he said, revealing that at one point, he was consuming nearly an entire handle of vodka a day. 3 Rogan said that Hunter Biden 'could be president' after an interview that streamed online. YouTube / Channel 5 with Andrew Callaghan The vivid detail with which Biden spoke about drug use had viewers including Rogan opining about whether it was an advertisement for narcotics. Advertisement 'If crack wasn't terrible for you, this guy makes me want to try crack. I'm not going to. Don't do it. I'm not giving any advice, but I'm saying this guy, like legitimately this might be the best advertisement for crack of all-time,' Rogan said. 'He's a lot smarter than people give him credit for.' Every morning, the NY POSTcast offers a deep dive into the headlines with the Post's signature mix of politics, business, pop culture, true crime and everything in between. Subscribe here! Rogan credited Biden for delving into the mechanics of drug addiction, saying: 'He's talking, and one of the things he was talking about was why smoking things are so addictive, why smoking cigarettes are so addictive, and the psychology behind it.' Advertisement 'He's not dumb.' Biden was not immediately available for comment. During Biden's wide-ranging interview with Callaghan, the ex-president's son unloaded on top Democratic Party strategists and political allies for their criticism of his father. In the segment Rogan highlighted, Biden described the psychology behind smoking crack cocaine and explained why it becomes so addictive. Rogan also praised the interviewer, saying Callaghan 'nailed' the interview. Biden, a longtime target of conservative media and Trump supporters, has faced scrutiny over his business dealings, history of drug use and a criminal case stemming from a firearm purchase. The Post's 2020 exposé on Biden's abandoned laptop revealed emails and files suggesting he pursued overseas business deals by invoking his father's name, including potential links to Chinese and Ukrainian interests. Advertisement 3 'We all see it. He was a freak. He's smarter than his dad when his dad was young,' Rogan said of Hunter Biden (seen right with former President Joe Biden). AFP via Getty Images The laptop also contained evidence of drug use and became central to federal investigations into tax fraud and a gun-related offense, as well as a flashpoint in debates over media censorship after social media platforms limited the story's distribution. While portions of the data have since been authenticated, allegations directly implicating Joe Biden remain unproven. Last year, then-President Biden announced he had pardoned his son following a conviction on federal gun charges. Hunter Biden also pleaded guilty to nine tax-related charges. Advertisement Though he has not expressed any interest in running for office, Biden's interview sparked praise from some figures on the right as well. Fox News host Jesse Watters on Monday called him a 'left-wing Trump' following the interview's release. Watters pointed to Hunter Biden's remarks about President Trump's immigration policies, in which the younger Biden said the US could 'invade' El Salvador to retrieve individuals deported by the Trump administration earlier this year. Advertisement 'And make no mistake: everything he's saying is exactly what Joe Biden is thinking,' Watters said. 'This is 'Dark Brandon Jr.' This is the guy the memo was about. This is a guy who doesn't give an F. He's macho. He's bold. To say that they're going to invade El Salvador to bring back the bad hombres. That's like left wing Trump, and this is what they've been looking for,' Watters added.
The Hill
43 minutes ago
- The Hill
Stephen Colbert's cancellation is making Democrats furious!
Why is the Democratic Party so furious about Stephen Colbert's cancelation? That's a question I've been asking myself all week, ever since we learned that the late-night host is losing his show, after CBS decided that $40 million in losses each year is too high a price to pay. This really shouldn't come as much of a surprise to people: It's hard out there for large traditional television organizations. They now face all sorts of competition from streaming and social media, from independent people who are, in some cases, a lot funnier than Stephen Colbert and can do what late-night hosts do for a fraction of the cost. I say there's more fun to be had on YouTube, on TikTok, on Substack, on X and elsewhere. That's how more and more people are getting their entertainment and their news — and late night is going to have to catch up. It just doesn't have the same relevancy, or pack the same punch. So ultimately, this was quite clearly a business decision. But try telling them that. Colbert is certainly acting like this is Donald Trump's fault — isn't everything. In fact, he recently swore at Trump on air, and Jon Stewart went further, singing an entire profanity-laden song about how much he hates Trump. I won't play the clip, because my very patient producers are getting sick of having to bleep every video I've requested this week, between this and Hunter Biden. Now look — even Keith Olbermann, perhaps the most relentlessly partisan, anti-Trump, anti-Republican mainstream progressive commentator on the planet, thinks this was probably just a business decision. He wrote on X: 'If they fired him to appease Trump, why are they letting him remain on the air as a lame duck, with nobody to stop him saying whatever he wants, for the next TEN MONTHS? They may have timed it to use it as a sop to Trump but this is like Phil Donahue getting cancelled.' Donahue being another former commentator, one I quite liked, who was eventually put out to pasture for business reasons. When Keith Olbermann is providing you a much-needed sanity check, you should be very, very afraid. Ultimately, I don't really blame the other late-night hosts — Stewart, Kimmel, Fallon, etc. — for showing industry solidarity with Colbert. But why are Democratic politicians also so upset about the cancelation? And trust me, they are furious. Rep. Ted Lieu is actually circulating a petition telling CBS not to cancel Colbert. Doesn't he have more important things to do, possibly on behalf of his constituents? Sen. Bernie Sanders weighed in as well. Bernie writes on X: 'CBS's billionaire owners pay Trump $16 million to settle a bogus lawsuit while trying to sell the network to Skydance. Stephen Colbert, an extraordinary talent and the most popular late night host, slams the deal. Days later, he's fired. Do I think this is a coincidence? NO.' Again, he has no evidence whatsoever that this was anything other than a business decision. The show was a huge money loser! I know Bernie isn't a huge fan of capitalism, but generally, when you're losing tons of money, the business pivots. Perhaps under democratic socialism, we'd have subsidized terrible political comedy? And of course Sen. Elizabeth Warren is equally outraged. Seriously, she won't stop tweeting about this. Does anyone think for a minute that various Democratic politicians would be furious if a conservative news channel canceled a conservative show? Or even if a show like the one you're watching right now, 'Rising,' got axed? We speak to perspectives all over the place. I doubt it would matter to most Democratic officials, except maybe to a few friends of the program who've enjoyed being interviewed here. No, the reason the end of Colbert is so infuriating is because the Democratic Party likes the content: And the content of Colbert was reliably anti-Trump. It just wasn't very funny.
Yahoo
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- Yahoo
AI Is Alphabet's Rocket to a $3 Trillion Valuation. Is GOOGL Stock a Buy Here?
Alphabet (GOOGL) is delivering impressive growth across its core businesses, thanks largely to its aggressive push into artificial intelligence (AI). For instance, Google's parent company, Alphabet, delivered better-than-expected second-quarter financial results on Wednesday, July 23. Moreover, it once again achieved double-digit revenue growth across its key segments, including Search and YouTube advertising, Google Cloud, and subscription platforms and devices. While the company's fundamentals are strong, Alphabet stock hasn't fully reflected this performance. With a market capitalization of around $2.3 trillion, GOOGL shares have underperformed the broader market in 2025. Legal and regulatory pressures, combined with intense competition in the AI space, have kept the market cautious. But Alphabet's long-term AI strategy and its solid execution suggest there may be considerable upside from here. More News from Barchart NVDA Broken Wing Butterfly Trade Targets A Profit Zone Between 150 and 160 Is Opendoor Stock a Buy at New 52-Week Highs? Billionaire Peter Thiel is Betting Big on Stablecoins. Should You Buy the "MicroStrategy of Ethereum," Too? Tired of missing midday reversals? The FREE Barchart Brief newsletter keeps you in the know. Sign up now! AI Is Alphabet's Growth Engine What sets Alphabet apart is its end-to-end approach to AI. The company has invested heavily across the AI stack, spanning infrastructure and research to products and platforms, which is bearing fruit. It boosts user engagement, expands monetization opportunities, and enhances operating efficiency. In short, AI is now central to Alphabet's growth narrative, and could push its share price higher. The benefits of AI integration are evident in Google Search. AI is transforming how people interact with information online, allowing users to ask more complex questions. As a result, search volumes continue to rise. Features like AI Overviews, now reaching over 2 billion users globally, are driving this increased engagement. Meanwhile, the Gemini app, Alphabet's flagship AI assistant, has attracted over 450 million monthly active users, with daily request volume up more than 50% quarter-over-quarter. That AI-powered momentum is translating directly into revenue. Google Search and related businesses brought in $54.2 billion in Q2, marking a 12% increase from the year prior. Growth was broad-based, spanning multiple verticals. Thanks to the AI, Google Cloud is also delivering stellar growth. The unit is witnessing solid product demand. Revenues increased by 32% to $13.6 billion in Q2, driven by growth in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) across core and AI products. The company reported that deals worth over $250 million have more than doubled year-over-year in Q2 for the Cloud segment. Moreover, in just the first half of 2025, Alphabet matched its total number of $1 billion-plus deals from all of 2024. New customer growth for GCP surged nearly 28% quarter-over-quarter. Overall, Cloud had another solid quarter, and the segment's annual revenue run rate has crossed $50 billion. As the tech giant is seeing significant demand for its AI product portfolio, it is ramping up capital investment. Alphabet now plans to spend approximately $85 billion in capital expenditures (CapEx) in 2025, an increase from its previous estimate of $75 billion. Much of this is earmarked for server procurement and accelerated data center construction, reflecting heightened cloud usage and enterprise demand for AI capabilities. YouTube is another growth engine for the company, with advertising revenues growing 13% to $9.8 billion in Q2. The platform is seeing rising engagement across both its advertising and subscription businesses. Shorts, Google's short-form video feature, is gaining popularity, and services like YouTube Premium and Google One continue to build strong subscriber bases. Alphabet is also expanding its premium offerings to new markets, unlocking fresh revenue streams and supporting top-line growth. A Trillion-Dollar Question: How High Can Alphabet Go? With AI acting as a catalyst across every part of the business, Alphabet looks increasingly well-positioned to cross $3 trillion in market cap. While challenges remain, particularly around regulation and market competition, the fundamentals are compelling. From a valuation perspective, GOOGL appears to be a relative bargain. GOOGL trades at a forward price-earnings (P/E) ratio of 19.9x and a price-sales (P/S) ratio of 6.6x. That's significantly cheaper than peers like Microsoft (MSFT) (33.9x P/E), Apple (AAPL) (30.2x), and Amazon (AMZN) (36.3x), even as Alphabet delivers roughly comparable growth across key metrics. Wall Street analysts are bullish about GOOGL stock and maintain a 'Strong Buy' consensus rating. Further, the highest price target for Alphabet stock is $250, implying over 31% upside potential from current levels over the next 12 months. In short, Alphabet's strong earnings, strategic investments in AI, and attractive valuation make it an appealing stock to buy and hold for the long term. On the date of publication, Amit Singh did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. This article was originally published on
